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It's been reported that Chad Johnson has officially changed his name to Ocho Cinco (one day his children will love it). But William Berry reports that the NFL has interpreted it a little differently.

NFL Makes Decision on Chad Johnson's New Name (Humor with update)

by William Berry (Columnist)

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Humor

August 30, 2008

Humor, NFL, Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Lakers, Chad Ocho Cinco, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, BR Chatter

Because the paper work is filled out a certain way, Chad Johnson will be known as Chad Cinco.  According to inside sources, "Ocho" is now his middle name.  According to ESPN, the Bengals have been ordered to label his jersey "Five in Mexican or Spanish, or something."

"Often one has two middle names," said George Herbert Walker Bush."

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"I'm legally changing my name to Pene Grande," said Bleacher Report author William Berry.

"Since 'Ocho Cinco' means 'eight five' not 'eighty-five,'" said futbol fan Dr. Jesus Cervatez, "Making him be called 'five' would be just as bad as the alternative.  Besides, isn't that his age?"

"I like the idea," said World B. Free.

Cassius Clay and Lou Alcindor said that it cheapened name changes to make a valid statement.  Oddly Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had no problem with it.

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  1. reply to comment by William
    2 months ago

    What? No comments about how there is no "me in "team," but there is an "I" in "win."

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